Heart

Heart is sometimes misplaced when mentioning the most relevant intangibles that a fighter can exhaust.

Now, while each and every fighter possesses their own level of heart, the undying attribute sometimes exceeds natural limits and propels near-defeated men to victory.

It has helped the most professional and respected fighters in the world elude severely precarious positions. It has the power to lift a beaten fighter beyond their own recognition and will their way to honor.

So, while every MMA fighter on the planet bares a lifeline organ in their chest, not every one possesses true, well-defined heart.

Natural Killer Instinct

That doesn't mean they fail in the eyes of victory, but instead it lends a helping hand in identifying the elite class of athletes that do in fact inhabit this natural proclivity.

Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez is the perfect example.

Velasquez has built a foundation throughout his career on the basis of finishing fights when the opportunity arises. His timely precision, perfected wrestling skills and hard-nosed mentality have all culminated into making him one of the most prepared finishers in MMA.

The UFC superstar is proof that a gifted tendency to follow impulse goes a long way in becoming truly one of the best.

Unexpectedness

In order to successfully originate calculated offensive and defensive techniques, a fighter needs to possesses the element of surprise.

Unexpectedness, for the lack of a better word, enables fighters to channel their unorthodox selves.

Some of the most prestigious champions in the world today are familiar with this high-level intangible. They're able to cover their tracks in a fight as to make their next move even more unpredictable.

It's a tricky game when a fighter tries to confuse his opponent in the midst of defending damage himself, but when it works, nightly bonuses are bound to be rewarded.